Jesus of Nazareth: An independent historian's account of his life and teachingA new 'life' of Jesus written by one of the outstanding scholars of his generation, it offers a complete resource on the 'Historical Jesus' debate. With an overview of the various positions taken on who the historical Jesus was, Casey provides a helpful and accessible tool for understanding how the historical Jesus has been received and understood, with attention paid to the contortions in evidence in the last century to prove that Jesus was not Jewish. |
Contents
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2 Historically Reliable Sources | 61 |
3 Historical Method | 101 |
4 Family Birth Upbringing and Cultural Background | 143 |
5 John the Baptist Call and Ministry | 171 |
6 God | 199 |
7 Exorcism and Healing | 237 |
8 Jesus Ethical Teaching | 281 |
9 Jesus Conflicts with His Opponents | 313 |
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Jesus of Nazareth: An Independent Historian's Account of His Life and Teaching Maurice Casey No preview available - 2020 |
Jesus of Nazareth: An independent historian's account of his life and teaching Maurice Casey No preview available - 2010 |
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